Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways informed that all important cities in the Vidarbha region will be connected to Nagpur through mini-metro projects within one and a half years. There will be a mini-metro covering Yavatmal, Wadsa, Ramtek, Badnera, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Wardha and Amravati. There are eleven districts in Vidarbha and orange city Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital. The plan is to enhance inter-district connectivity through mini-metro projects that offer fast and comfortable travel within and outside the Vidarbha region. The mini-metro rail project will be completed in one and a half years through private partnership. At the same time, it is ensuring that the ticket rates are affordable. Every mini-metro will be of eight coaches. There will be two coaches for business class and six for economy class. The ticket price for economy class should be at par with bus rates. This will enable ordinary persons to opt for mini-metro. The minister, who represents Nagpur Parliamentary constituency, has focused on upgradation of infrastructure and connectivity in the region.
